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Download full textO'Connor, Bridget; Levinson, Cynthia, Ed. – 1984
The audio teleconference summarized in this report joined six state education agencies (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the National Institute of Education with experts nationally and abroad for 3 days in April 1984. Presentations summarized include (1) "The Need to Consider Alternative Delivery,"…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Distance Education, Information Networks, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedBostock, Mike – Computer Education, 1982
Discusses educational possibilities for microtechnology, indicating impacts on subject content, subject domains, and methodology/assessment methods. Includes comments on microcomputer applications, Microelectronics Education Programme and curriculum development, and on ensuring that changes in schools run smoothly. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Peer reviewedGray, Lynne E. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1983
California took a giant step toward a technological future by creating 15 regional teacher education and computer centers. This article focuses on the structure and activities of a regional center that serves Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEdwardson, Roger – Computer Education, 1982
Difficulties in implementing the Microelectronics Education Programme are discussed. Difficulties include too few microcomputers in schools, networking within schools, teachers working in isolation, distribution of software; and the problem of raising the level of awareness of teachers in all subject areas. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedTaylor, Lionel – Computer Education, 1982
Discusses developments which should occur in the Wales region by the end of the Microelectronics Education Programme (1984). Indicates that a major curriculum project has been started to enable developments in information technology to be reflected in classrooms, focusing on the production of software and resource materials. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedAnderson, John – Computer Education, 1982
Approximately one-third of Microelectronics Education Programme (MEP) funding is directed toward in-service teacher education. Three levels of competence (familiarization, understanding, applications) are fostered in each of four domains: electronics/control technology; computer as instrument; computer as learning; and electronic communications.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Technology
Southern Rural Development Center, Mississippi State, MS. – 1985
In fiscal year (FY) 1985 the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) was engaged in 24 major activities that responded to the rural problems of the region and supported the community development efforts of 29 land-grant universities in 13 southern states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The work of the SRDC Business Management Network…
Descriptors: Community Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Conferences, Extension Education
Southern Rural Development Center, Mississippi State, MS. – 1987
In fiscal year 1987, the Southern Rural Development Center was involved with 40 projects, task forces, symposia, conferences, workshops and other activities, focusing specifically on the rural problems of the region and supporting the community development efforts of 29 land-grant institutions in 13 southern states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Trends, Community Characteristics
Dannenbring, Gary L.; Krueger, Frederick H. – 1986
A computerized referral management system, the Arrowhead Student Information System, has enhanced communication among special education staff members in rural Iowa. The system serves a 45-district intermediate level service unit which identifies and serves children from birth to 21 years who require special education from a student and preschool…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Design Requirements, Educational Diagnosis
